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7 fact-checked facts about love and kindness, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

In tennis scoring, what does 'love' mean?

AnswerZero

A tennis score of love means zero, as in 'thirty-love'.

Which Roman god of love is often shown with a bow and arrows?

AnswerCupid

In Roman mythology Cupid, the god of love, shoots arrows that make people fall in love.

Going deeper

Who was the Greek goddess of love and beauty?

AnswerAphrodite

Aphrodite was the Greek goddess of love and beauty; Athena was wisdom, Hera marriage and Artemis the hunt.

In which Italian city is Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set?

AnswerVerona

Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona, with a scene of Romeo's exile in Mantua.

Which planet is named after the Roman goddess of love?

AnswerVenus

Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

Expert level

Prairie voles are studied by scientists because they typically do what?

AnswerForm long-term pair bonds

Prairie voles usually form lasting pair bonds, making them a key animal for studying the biology of attachment.

Which Greek word is often used for friendship-based love and affection?

AnswerPhilia

Philia means friendly love; eros is romantic love, storge is family affection and xenia is hospitality.

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